Art Basel Hong Kong has detailed its programming for the Encounters sector, featuring large-scale installations curated by Mami Kataoka, Alia Swastika, Isabella Tam, and Hirokazu Tokuyama.
Curators and institutions are increasingly adopting 'slow looking' models through architectural interventions that dedicate entire galleries to a single artwork.
The global art market returned to growth in 2025 with total sales reaching an estimated $59.6 billion, a 4% increase following two years of decline. Public auction sales rose 9% to $20.7 billion while dealer sector sales grew 2% to $34.8 billion, though private sales fell 5% to $4.2 billion.
Art Basel has scheduled its 2026 Hong Kong edition to take place from March 26 to March 28. The fair will include preview days beginning on March 25 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
A new report from Art Basel indicates a shift in patronage habits among millennial and Gen Z collectors toward independent and grassroots art spaces.
Art Basel has released its latest artist profiles and studio features ahead of the Art Basel Paris edition. The announcement highlights major upcoming projects, including a monumental commission at Tate Modern and participation in the 16th Sharjah Biennial.
Art Basel has reported significant early sales activity spanning historical works and digital media. Transactions included several seven-figure prices for historical pieces alongside demand for ultra-contemporary practices.
Art Basel Hong Kong has announced its 2026 edition will run from March 27–29 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, featuring 240 galleries from 41 countries.
Art Basel has announced the 290 participating galleries for its 2026 flagship edition in Basel, including 21 first-time exhibitors from regions such as Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
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